Other Possible Regulatory Filings

FLORIDA SALES TAX REGISTRATION

All businesses that collect the Florida sales tax when selling certain items must obtain a Florida Sales and Use Tax Number (DR-1) and report the 6 percent Florida sales tax and any local discretionary taxes to the Florida Department of Revenue. A $5 registration fee is required. Other taxes collected by the Department include intangible personal property taxes and corporate income taxes. Local governments may also collect special taxes. Please contact one of the local Florida Department of Revenue offices located in major Florida cities or call 1-800-352-3671.

You can also visit the Florida Department of Revenue Web Site To Obtain More information.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

If you have employees, you may need to register with the Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security. You can visit the Department of Labor and Employment Security Web Site for more information.

WORKERS COMPENSATION COVERAGE

Forms and information on whether you need to obtain workers compensation coverage in the state of Florida can be found at Florida Department of Labor Web Site.

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

If you have employees, you may also require to make certain filings for Unemployment Compensation. Check out the following Web Site for forms and additional information. http://www.fdles.state.fl.us/uc/form_pub.htm

OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES

Many cities and townships wil require you to maintain an occupational license in order to conduct business within that area. Contact your local city governmental offices to determine whether your area requires an occupational license.